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[Rock] Easy Band-Style Vocaloid Songs for Beginners [Simple]

A must-read for anyone considering doing band covers of Vocaloid songs!This feature is meant to help you choose songs for situations like, “We want to perform a Vocaloid track at our school festival live!”We’ve covered everything from staple classics to recent buzzworthy hits.We’ve selected pieces that are relatively easy to play, so they’re great for beginner instrumentalists too.Some tricky phrases may pop up, but in those cases, one approach is to create your own arrangement.Keep the mindset of “It’s not about one person’s power—let’s express the song’s world together as a band,” and give it a try!

[Rock] Easy Band-Style Vocaloid Songs for Beginners [Simple] (1–10)

I’m telling you to shut up and play rock!nekodate kotatsu

I’m telling you to just shut up and do rock! (YouTube ver.) – Hatsune Miku / DO THE ROCK! – Hatsune Miku
I’m telling you to shut up and play rock!nekodate kotatsu

It’s a fiery track packed with love for rock! Created by Nekoyakata Kotatsu, it was released in June 2024 and drew attention as an entry in the “2024 Voca-Rock Posting Festival.” Its straightforward rock sound channels a burning passion for today’s music scene and shakes the listener to the core.

It’s the kind of song that makes you want to say, “Now this is rock,” and band musicians will be drooling.

Don’t get hung up on fine technique—this is a piece you should play with pure passion.

Dive in and enjoy what it means to be in a band to the fullest!

Donut holehachi

Hachi – Donut Hole 2024, HACHI – DONUT HOLE 2024
Donut holehachi

A track Kenshi Yonezu released during his Vocaloid producer days.

None of the parts are particularly difficult on their own, but the quick tempo makes it easy for a band to fall out of sync, so be careful.

A completely beginner band will need some time to finish it, but by the time you can play it together, you’ll definitely have moved beyond the beginner stage.

You can simplify the tough sections with an arrangement, but steadily practicing to improve is also recommended.

Try choosing the approach that fits your band’s vibe and keep working at it.

Next week, to the sea.Kashiwagi Kareki

Next Week to the Sea – Kareki Kashiwagi feat. Chis-A / Raishu Wa Umi Ni – Kareki Kashiwagi feat. Chis-A
Next week, to the sea.Kashiwagi Kareki

A mid-tempo Vocaloid track with a slightly floating guitar phrase that lingers in your ears.

The guitar keeps things simple throughout, with no difficult solos, making it easy to learn and play.

The bass sticks to root notes, and the drums are based on an 8-beat, so they’re simple too—but since the tempo is relaxed, you’ll need to be careful not to rush the rhythm.

The vocal has a narrow range and the breathing isn’t difficult, so for a Vocaloid song it’s relatively easy to sing.

It’s a tune that even beginner band members can play together comfortably and enjoy.

[Rock] Easy Band-Style Vocaloid Songs for Beginners [Simple] (11–20)

Blue Sky Filmnekodate kotatsu

Cloudless Film – Hatsune Miku / Cloudless – Hatsune Miku
Blue Sky Filmnekodate kotatsu

A rock piece that gets you pumped just from the intro.

The guitar isn’t particularly difficult overall, but the tempo is fast and there’s a guitar solo, so practice until you can articulate cleanly.

The bass mainly sticks to root notes, but like the guitar, the fast tempo means you need to be careful not to drag.

The drums have both a high tempo and complex phrases, so it’s best to start practicing slowly at first.

The vocals in the original are quite high in key and fast in tempo, so if you’re determined to do it with a band, make sure to practice thoroughly on your own as well.

Calc.Jimii Samu P

Calc. (JimmyThumb-P) / Dasu-bee COVER
Calc.Jimii Samu P

A Vocaloid song with a catchy intro that we’d love you to try as a twin-guitar arrangement.

The guitar parts are generally easy, but watch out for the tapping phrases that appear in the solo.

The bass mostly sticks to root notes, but a slightly tricky phrase comes in before the chorus, so practice to keep the tempo steady.

The drums feature lots of tight fills, so stay mindful to keep the rhythm from slipping.

For sections that feel too difficult, simplify them at first and gradually move closer to the original as you improve.

Leicayamada

Leica / Hatsune Miku “Leica feat. Hatsune Miku”
Leicayamada

With edgy guitar tones and striking synths, this is a song that’s fun to play as a band.

There aren’t any difficult lines for guitar or bass, and the tempo isn’t fast, so it’s easy for beginners to start practicing.

The drum parts aren’t hard either, but be careful to maintain a sense of drive—if you lose it, the ensemble can fall apart.

Including the vocals, every part is relatively simple without big differences in difficulty, making this a perfect track for beginner bands who want to try performing a Vocaloid number.

Frozen Beamichi ni san

Frozen Beam / Hifumi feat. Hatsune Miku
Frozen Beamichi ni san

A Vocaloid track that combines a driving feel with a distinctive sense of weightlessness.

The guitar doesn’t have any particularly difficult phrases, including the interlude, but be sure to consciously cut the sound cleanly in the accent sections.

The bass gets busier in the chorus, so be careful not to fall behind the rhythm.

The drums are in straight eighths throughout, but a kick pattern that matches the guitar and bass phrases appears in the B section, so you’ll need to focus on keeping time.

Overall it’s simple and recommended for beginner bands, but if you don’t lock in as an ensemble, it can sound disjointed.

Practice while listening to the other parts as well.